Q: Dead short in the electrical system.
Just replaced alternator and now battery is dead. I was told it has a dead short in the electric system. I need someone to diagnose it and tell me what is wrong.
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I would ask for help from one of the mechanics at YourMechanic. They will have one of their mechanics come to you with the proper test equipment and knowledge to diagnose a fix the short in your electrical system.
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